La Esmeralda Public Housing Carolina, PR
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
La Esmeralda is a Public Housing community in Carolina, PR with 84 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $175/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 15 months.
84
total units
98%
occupancy
$175
avg resident rent
15 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 Res Las Esmeraldas Apt 1, Carolina, PR Map → |
| Average household income | $7,860/yr |
| Average personal income | $3,621/yr |
| People per unit | 2.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 6% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 66% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 80% |
How to apply at La Esmeralda
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 1 Res Las Esmeraldas Apt 1, Carolina; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$175/mo average here).
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- Lagos de Blasina Public Housing 1 LIHTCPB Section 8
- Felipe Sanchez Osorio Public Housing
- Roberto Clemente Public Housing
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Catalina Public Housing | Carolina | 2.5 km |
| Jesus T Pinero Public Housing | Canovanas | 3.4 km |
| Jardines de Country Club Public Housing | San Juan | 3.4 km |
| Loma Alta Public Housing | Carolina | 3.4 km |
| Jardines de Country Club Apartments PB Section 8 | Carolina | 3.7 km |
| Carolina Housing Public Housing | Carolina | 3.7 km |
| San Fernando Public Housing 1 LIHTCPB Section 8 | San Juan | 4.2 km |
| Jard. de Monte Hatillo Public Housing | San Juan | 4.3 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does La Esmeralda have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at La Esmeralda?
Residents report average rents near $175/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at La Esmeralda?
Contact the management office at 1 Res Las Esmeraldas Apt 1 in Carolina. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.